2023 Kia K5 with blue paint rear view

Which Kia vehicles are the best value for their price?

Three Kia models are recognized with 2023 Best Cars for the Money awards 

This year, three Kia vehicles have been honored with Best Cars for the Money awards. The winners are the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid, the Kia K5, and the Kia Rio. Keep reading below to learn more about these awards and drop by Matt Castrucci Kia in Dayton, OH, to view these vehicles. 



2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid on a road

What categories did Kia win in the U.S. New & World Report? 

There were 12 total automotive categories for these awards, and Kia won three, meaning it took home a fourth of the awards this year. The categories it won in were the Best Hybrid SUV for the Money, Best Midsize Car for the Money, and Best Subcompact Car for the Money with the Sportage Hybrid, Kia K5, and Rio respectively. We’re proud to have such award-winning vehicles available here at Matt Castrucci Kia. 

2023 Kia K5 front view

How do vehicles win the Best Cars for the Money awards? 

Vehicles are chosen based on a combination of long-term value and excellent ownership experience. Quality is based on the organization’s performance rankings and value is measured by factoring in transaction costs and five-year total ownership costs. Overall, the vehicles chosen for these awards will save drivers money while still delivering top-quality designs and features.  

2023 Kia Rio front view on a road

Where can you learn more about these vehicles? 

If you’re interested in a high-quality, high-value vehicle, such as one of the three Kia vehicles mentioned above, you can contact us to schedule a test drive at Matt Castrucci Kia. Other ways to learn more include checking out our model research pages or scrolling through more of our blogs. Lastly, check out our online inventory to view availability.  



“The Sportage Hybrid, K5, and Rio all deliver when it comes to keeping projected ownership costs low. Strong performance in our rankings and an impressive list of useful tech features also make them top picks for buyers who prioritize quality during their car-shopping journey.”

-Jim Sharifi, managing editor at U.S. News Best Cars